Disposable Heroes

About

In "Disposable Heroes," play as a hapless group of misfits tasked with retrieving the king's missing son's head to restore their kingdom's light. Traverse through treacherous lands and fight enemies in this 2-player co-op action adventure game. The tale begins with a cursed newborn who plunges the kingdom into darkness, leaving it up to you to save the day.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique hand-drawn art style that some players find charming and enjoyable.
The music and voice acting are well-received, adding a pleasant atmosphere to the gameplay.
There is a good amount of content with multiple levels, various weapons, and local co-op mode, making it fun to play with friends.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and design flaws, including auto-teleportation to the next level that can cause players to miss out on loot.
Many players find the difficulty level to be unfair, with instant deaths and poorly designed enemy encounters.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some players appreciating the unique hand-drawn style and crude visuals that evoke a childlike charm, while others criticize them as poorly executed and nausea-inducing. Despite the simplicity and lack of polish, some reviewers find the art style endearing and fitting for the game's humorous intent, though many agree that the overall execution feels unrefined. Overall, the graphics contribute to a mixed reception, with a few players enjoying the quirky aesthetic while others deem it a significant drawback.
- “The graphics look unique with their hand-drawn style.”
- “The graphics are really simple and nothing to call home about, but they work in a weirdly charming way.”
- “The game has an interesting art style that might fool you into thinking this game isn't too hard, but you'd be surprised at how quickly it picks up in difficulty!”
- “Low effort twin-stick graphics coupled with tired gameplay results in a poor quality flop.”
- “Disposable Heroes is trying to be a funny, random kind of game, but that's where it fails the most, right after the godawful gameplay and the cringe-inducing graphics.”
- “The graphics are one of the worst attempts I've ever seen at self-aware humor, because it's not funny, it just looks awful. It's all (badly) hand-drawn, or maybe MS Paint-drawn, and sometimes you can't even distinguish some things from other things; it all just looks terrible and nausea-inducing.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
42%
33%
The gameplay of "Disposable Heroes" has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its simplistic mechanics and lackluster graphics, while others appreciate its straightforward, enjoyable nature and the fun of collecting upgrades. The game features basic controls and a room-by-room combat system that, despite its repetitiveness, offers a lighthearted experience that some find entertaining. Overall, while it may not excel in depth or storytelling, it provides a casual and amusing gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay itself is very simple; room by room, you must destroy the enemies you're faced with using random weapons, potions, and your own wily movement skills!”
- “You collect gold throughout the levels, and gold carries over after dying. It can be spent at the market for various upgrades to make your gameplay a little easier, so it's not the same grind over and over with nothing to show for it.”
- “Mechanics are easy, and the levels are fun!”
- “Low effort twin-stick graphics coupled with tired gameplay results in a poor quality flop.”
- “Disposable Heroes is trying to be a funny, random kind of game, but that's where it fails the most, right after the godawful gameplay and the cringe-inducing graphics.”
- “The gameplay is by far the worst part; you can either pick arrow keys and C and V, or WASD and C and V, C being primary attack and V being secondary. The mouse is useless; you won't use it even for the menu.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The music in the game is consistently praised as outstanding, with many reviewers highlighting its enjoyable quality and thematic relevance, particularly noting a medieval influence. While some criticisms are directed at the game's graphics and controls, the soundtrack remains a strong point, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the sound design, including voice work, is also well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music in this game is great.”
- “Its a lot of fun when not being unfair, the story is actually quite interesting; it feels like something from an old classic Disney movie with an extra comedy touch. The design is simple and the music is outstanding with a medieval theme.”
- “+ great music, hilarious artwork, nice animations, a plus for the narrator and her beautiful voice.”
- “Get to the main menu, spacebar works as 'enter' (what the actual f**k?), get into options on accident and with the press of one key somehow turn music volume down to 5%.”
- “As far as I know, the game has only one developer for it and someone else for the music.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The game's story is generally considered weak and unimaginative, with some players noting its similarities to "The Binding of Isaac" and a lack of depth. However, it features full voice narration that adds a charming touch, and some players appreciate its whimsical, Disney-like quality, complemented by engaging visuals and music. Overall, while the narrative may not be the main draw, it has moments that resonate with certain players.
- “When you start the game, you will find a little but interesting story too.”
- “The story is actually quite interesting; it feels like something from an old classic Disney movie with an extra comedy touch. The design is simple and the music is outstanding with a medieval theme.”
- “A talented female narrator narrates the story, enhancing the experience whenever you pick up an item or perform basic commands.”
- “The game doesn't really focus much on the story, although there are some cutscenes here and there.”
- “To be perfectly honest though, there isn't anything terribly wrong with the story, it's just unimaginative and uninteresting, so that's that.”
- “Though lacking in story (and I mean completely lacking), the gameplay makes up for that as it doesn't pretend it's deep or well written; it just does what it says on the front of the tin.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its quirky and self-aware style, others find it falls flat due to poor execution and confusing graphics. Positive reviews highlight the game's funny animations and engaging narrator, but many criticize the overall aesthetic and gameplay, which detracts from the comedic experience. Overall, the humor seems to resonate with some players, but it fails to connect with a significant portion of the audience.
- “Funny, short, cute.”
- “Disposable Heroes is a rogue-lite that confirms a simple but funny style.”
- “Although the game is in early access, I had a lot of fun playing it; it has a nice sense of humor and a really addictive quality.”
- “The graphics are one of the worst attempts I've ever seen at self-aware humor; it's not funny, it just looks awful. It's all badly hand-drawn, or maybe MS Paint-drawn, and sometimes you can't even distinguish some things from others. It all just looks terrible and nausea-inducing. The music is fine, though; not much to complain about there.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced. Instead of being clever or witty, it often resorts to tired clichés that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
- “I expected a lot more from the humor aspect, but it feels like the jokes were written by someone who doesn't understand what makes things funny. It's more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find that the game offers a challenging experience without feeling overly grindy, making the pursuit of achievements enjoyable rather than tedious.
- “It isn't the easiest game out there, but the challenge is an enjoyable one rather than a grindy one.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported that can lead to crashes, particularly when using the keyboard, which is not fully supported alongside gamepad controls.
- “The game is extremely buggy, and only supports keyboard and gamepad. However, the keyboard bugs out and can crash the game on launch.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and glitches that made it nearly unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I can't progress in the game without worrying about it crashing at any moment.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, making it ideal for quick and relaxing rogue-lite sessions.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple character classes and random events, no two runs are ever the same!”
- “Plenty of replayability for those quick, relaxing rogue-lite sessions!”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the narrator's constant commentary during menu navigation to be excessive and annoying. They suggest either reducing the amount of dialogue or providing an option to disable it for a more streamlined experience.
- “I love the narrator's performance, but she doesn't really have to say everything you do. It gets annoying, like when scrolling the main menu: '1 player, 2 players, options.' Either reduce it or give an option to do so.”